Police Requirements
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- Applicant must be a United States Citizen
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid Indiana Driver's License
- Must successfully complete all phases of the hiring process to be considered for employment.
The hiring process includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Written Aptitude Test
- Physical Agility Testing
- Interview with Line Personnel
- Captains Board Interview
- Background Examination
After an offer of employment is extended, the following will be completed:
- Truth Verification Interview
- Psychological Examination
- Successful Completion of Probationary Year including completion of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, and Field Training Program.
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2006 Police Salary/Benefits
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| Probationary Salary |
$38,332.84 |
| Patrol Officers Salary |
$40,360.84 |
| Clothing Allowance * |
$900.00 |
Benefits
Take Home Vehicles *
Overtime Compensation Benefits
Vacation Time and Paid Holidays
College Credit Allowance *
(Minimum $250.00 and Maximum $2,850.00)
Life Insurance/Health Insurance Plan
Military Incentive Pay- Minimum $178.00 and Maximum $1,424.00
Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program and Health Programs
Public Employees Retirement Fund
(City Pays 50% of Employee's Share In Addition To City's Cost)
Shift Differential Pay Wage Incentive (2nd Shift Receives 5%; 3rd Shift Receives 10%)
Longevity Pay Increases Paid in Two Year Increments Up to a Maximum Per Year of $5,050.00
*Payable after probationary year.
New officers rotate shifts for one year before becoming eligible to bid on shift assignments.
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Application Method
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Applications are being accepted at:
Personnel Office
Columbus City Hall
123 Washington St.
Columbus, Indiana 47201
Or
At the Columbus Police Department Web Site At:
http://www.columbuspd.com/hireproc.html
(Please Note: Do Not Use The Civilian Application At The
Bottom Of This Page. Only Use The Application At The CPD
Web Site.)
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City Of Columbus Indiana
Columbus Police Department Application
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Fire Department Applicants |
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| The Fire Department will be running their hiring process for the year 2006.
Questions? Please Email |
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